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PE55 VXM

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,447 mi
Last recorded129,447 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 VXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 129,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,175 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,905 miles

Offside Front brake dragging

Pass 6 Dec 2014 107,018 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,847 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 87,899 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 73,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,975 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,726 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 40,726 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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PE55 VXM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE55 VXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE55 VXM registered?

PE55 VXM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is PE55 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 VXM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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